HomeMy WebLinkAbout081222 FW_ KPTZ Listener Questions for Monday August 15_ 2022 BOCC Update
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From: Lynn Sorensen
Sent: Friday, August 12, 2022 1:32:56 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: Allison Berry; allison.berry@clallamcountywa.gov; Willie Bence; Greg Brotherton; Kate Dean; Heidi Eisenhour; jeffbocc; KPTZ VTeam
Subject: KPTZ Listener Questions for Monday August 15, 2022 BOCC Update
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County Commissioners, Dr Allison Berry, and Willie Bence,
Please see the KPTZ listener questions listed below for the Monday, August 15, 2022 BOCC Update.
Thank you,
Lynn Sorensen
KPTZ Virus Watch Team
Questions for Dr Allison Berry:
1. I would like to point out that Evusheld for preexposure prophylaxis is actually given IM (in 2 injections, one in each hip), rather than IV as you stated on 8/8/22 during your update.
It is a combination treatment of two different monoclonal antibodies, and each is given in a separate site at the same encounter.
Is there any discussion of expanding the use of Evusheld to include pregnancy as an indication because of its naturally immunocompromised status?
(Thank you again. Your work and expertise is greatly appreciated.)
2. We appreciate you adding the weekly discussion of the ascertainment rate. However, we don't quite understand how it is determined - how exactly is it calculated?
3. In light of areas of the US & England detecting Polio in wastewater, is the PT wastewater being tested for Polio?
Where does the wastewater testing for Covid-19 stand now?
4. Last week I chatted with a neighbor who is a Jefferson Health Care doctor. She enthusiastically recommended that I get the 4th booster shot ASAP, saying 'it will provide me with
120 days of protection’ against COVID'. Until our discussion I was planning on waiting for the new/improved booster that has better protection against Omicron strains. I am a healthy,
active 60 yr old with no pre-existing conditions and so far, no Covid infections. My understanding from listening to your weekly reports is that the 4th shot still isn’t necessary
for folks like me AND that it won’t necessarily offer me much/any protection from Omicron.
I know you have answered this question many times already but…..I am curious if there’s any validity to boosting my COVID immunity with a 4th shot NOW and then waiting my turn when the
revised booster arrives in our community at some later date?
I don’t have any far flung travel plans, continue to mask in indoor settings, test when gathering with friends etc.